Staff and Students from the University Campus of Esports have secured six nominations across various categories at the*gameHERs Awards 2024.
This prestigious series of awards aims to celebrate the passion, talent, and innovation of women and marginalised genders in the esports and gaming industry – with winners determined through a public vote and judging committee.
The nominations are as follows:
London Legion Juno – Top Collegiate Organisation of the Year & Prizepicks Team of the Year
Bryony-Hope Green, Social Media and Content Manager – Journalist of the Year & Diversity Advocate of the Year
Kerry Edge, Student Operations Manager – Guardian of the Year
Lizzie Squires, Associate Lecturer – Educator of the Year
These nominations come after a successful Winter Split for London Legion Juno, a Women and Non-Binary VALORANT team competing in the NUEL and NSE tournaments.
The first wave of public voting for the awards is set to begin over the coming weeks, before nominees are shortlisted.
On the 1st March, theGameHERs Awards Gala will take place live from Skillshot Media in the United States, with an in-person event and global live stream of the ceremony.
Executive Chairman Professor Philip Wilson stated: “We are proud and delighted to have nominations in these important categories; this reflects the strength and talent we have in both students and staff across multi-facets of our degree-level institution.”
Further information regarding the awards and how to vote will be shared across the University Campus of Esports social media channels over the coming weeks.